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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.26, 7,466.13 and 3,052.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.26, 7,466.13 and 3,052.35 is: 4,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.26 : 7,466.13 = 3,052.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.26/7,466.13 = 3,052.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.26x = 7,466.13 × 3,052.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.26x = 22,789,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,241.91/5,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.23

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